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Wellston firefighter dies after grass fire

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
A Wellston firefighter lost his life on Monday evening, following a grass fire that destroyed over 200 acres.Wellston Fire Chief Todd Beesley released a press statement on Tuesday announcing the death of Joe Flake.
Meeker FFA hosts picnic

Meeker FFA hosts picnic

Meeker FFA hosts picnic

Mattie Hurley Meeker Ffa Reporter
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
The Meeker FFA Chapter kicked off another exciting year with its annual FFA Picnic on August 25. FFA members and their parents came together for a night of food, fun, and fellowship.
North Rock Creek High School counselors Ashley Moody, left, and Jennifer Barnett stand at the front of the school’s dedicated concurrent enrollment classroom as students work on online Seminole State College courses. Certified teacher Tessa Russell manages the classroom and monitors students’ progress throughout the semester.

North Rock Creek High School counselors Ashley Moody, left, and Jennifer Barnett stand at the front of the school’s dedicated concurrent enrollment classroom as students work on online Seminole State College courses. Certified teacher Tessa Russell manages the classroom and monitors students’ progress throughout the semester.

NRC students get headstart on college courses

News Staff
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
SEMINOLE STATE COLLEGE - Nearly one in every five students at North Rock Creek High School is also a Seminole State College student.
Smoke rises from a field after fire departments extinguished a grass fire near Kendrick on Aug. 20. Photo/Emily Kalka

Smoke rises from a field after fire departments extinguished a grass fire near Kendrick on Aug. 20. Photo/Emily Kalka

Woman charged with 2nd deg arson

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
A woman has been charged with two felony counts and one misdeam- enor count following a fire near Kendrick on Aug. 20.
Kicks on Rt. 66

Kicks on Rt. 66

Kicks on Rt. 66

News Staff
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
The cast of Lincoln County On-Stage’s upcoming production “Route 66” are ready to take audiences on a journey down the Mother Road. Pictured are (front) Emma Kalka and (back from left to right) Shawn Miller, Sharon Reece and Nic Muehlmann.
Albert Ashwood Photo/Emily Kalka

Albert Ashwood Photo/Emily Kalka

Chandler resident recalls time at Ground Zero

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Most Americans can recall at the drop of a hat what they were doing and where they were on Sept. 11, 2001.Some of us were in classrooms, watching the horror play out on a TV screen. Some were at work or driving to work. Or at home.Albert Ashwood was sitting in his office, like many others.
Prague tiny cheerleaders wait to take the field and perform at halftime of the Red Devils’ football opener Friday night. Pictured are Layla Beyer, Emma Snyder, Hazel Forneris, Jayla Strickland, Avery Grounds, Scarlet Davenport, Iris Sedlacek, Bonnie Hinkle and Ava Ross. They ranged from kindergarten through second grade. Photo/Brian Blansett

Prague tiny cheerleaders wait to take the field and perform at halftime of the Red Devils’ football opener Friday night. Pictured are Layla Beyer, Emma Snyder, Hazel Forneris, Jayla Strickland, Avery Grounds, Scarlet Davenport, Iris Sedlacek, Bonnie Hinkle and Ava Ross. They ranged from kindergarten through second grade. Photo/Brian Blansett

Cheering on the home team

News Staff
Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Stroud City Council takes no action on CM contract

Emily Kalka Editor
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Stroud City Council held a special meeting on Aug. 27 to discuss the contract of new city manager Jeff Wilbourn, though it ultimately took no action on it at the time.

Community event to highlight mental health

News Staff
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Lincoln County families are invited to attend Unmuted:ANightofCommunity Resources, a free community event taking placeTuesday, September 15, from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
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